NRI has been key pillar of India-US relationship:
Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Los Angeles, Jan 27, 2022
NRIpress.com/ Ramesh/ Gary Singh
US NRI's has played an important role in strengthening the India-US relationship, the country's top envoy said here on Wednesday, a day after the Indian government announced Padma Bhushan civilian awards to three eminent Indian Americans.
Taranjit Singh Sandhu told the community during a virtual celebration of the country's 73rd Republic Day.
- The diaspora has been an important pillar of the relationship, which continues to strengthen ties through its achievements in diverse sectors and contribute to India's development journey
- There is greater investor confidence in the resilience of the Indian economy. India has emerged as one of the largest tech startup bases globally, reflecting the entrepreneurial and innovation spirit particularly among its youth. We have also made rapid and substantial strides in the social sector, including in areas such as health, sanitation, affordable housing, rural electrification, women empowerment and financial inclusion,
- This year, three of the distinguished diaspora members have been conferred the Padma Bhushan -- Madhu Jaffrey for popularising Indian cuisine, Satya Nadella and Sundar Pichai for their leadership in the technology sector.
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